"Consumer behaviour had also changed, with NSW Premier Chris Minns saying there was a 'massive increase' in public transport usage across the state. 'That's probably demand driven by the price of petrol,' he said."
"'When fuel prices surge, public transport should become cheaper and more accessible. That is how you relieve pressure on households,' union secretary Toby Warnes said in a statement."
"'75 per cent of ... what it costs to take someone from Hurtsville, for example, to the city is already covered by the taxpayer,' he told ABC Radio Sydney."
Public transport usage in New South Wales has surged as fuel prices rise, with authorities attributing the increase to panic buying linked to global supply disruptions. Despite the growing demand for public transport, the state government has not reduced fares, citing taxpayer contributions to operational costs. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has called for fare reductions to alleviate cost pressures on households. However, the Premier has dismissed this as unrealistic, emphasizing the importance of fare revenue for maintaining public transport services.
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